Sunday, Jan. 13

Shelby Skinner Exhibition: Skinner’s first love has always been animals. So it’s no surprise that much of what she paints is focused on her furry and feathered friends. Some of those animal paintings, as well as others, will be on display at the Gallery at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Skinner started taking art classes as a hobby. When she moved to Coronado with her husband, she found a teacher who showed her how to make the subjects of her paintings come alive with techniques used to enhance the realism in the eyes of her subjects. It became a trademark of her work; continues through Feb. 3; contact gallery for hours; Gallery at The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; free; (951) 308-6377,
temeculatheater.org.

Monday, Jan. 14

Free yoga session: Licensed yoga instructor Bautista Spears will offer a free session of yoga stretches. The class complements books and DVDs that are available through the Riverside County Library System. Participants are asked to wear clothing they can move in, as well as bring a mat or towel for the floor exercises; 5:30 p.m.; Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula; (951) 296-3893.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Organization workshop: Professional organizer and author Nanci McGraw will teach attendees how to reclaim their lives and de-clutter their home, office and time. “Author of “Get Organized — Now!”, McGraw is also an award-winning broadcaster and well-known motivational speaker, according to library officials. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Murrieta Library; 6 p.m.; Murrieta Library’s Community Room, 8 Town Square, Murrieta; (951) 304-2665,
murrietalibrary.info.

Thursday, Jan. 17

“Sweet Suicide” screening: A screening of the documentary and a healthy potluck lunch are planned. The film follows the story of a “sugarholic” and raises awareness of health problems caused by excess sugar consumption; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Assistance League of Temecula Valley, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula; (978) 337-4450.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Art show opening: This month, some of the top names in the art world will appear at Lorimar Winery for a group show also featuring Temecula Valley wine. Headlining are Murrieta’s Jami Tobey and Santa Fe’s Barbara Meikle, both of whom show in galleries worldwide. Also appearing are local metal artist Eric Burnett and local photographers Robert Kaler and Heather Van Gaale; 6 to 9 p.m.; Gallery at Lorimar, 40225 Berenda Road, Temecula; reserve to
events@lorimarwinery.com or (951) 694-6699.